Staff Reporter
AN 86-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the Kavango East Region by a suspect who is currently on the run.
According to the Namibian Police weekend crime report, the incident of rape happened on Friday, 03 July 2026, at about 00:00 at Popa Village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region.
It is alleged that the suspect entered the room of the 86-year-old Namibian female pensioner victim, where she was sleeping, and had sexual intercourse with her without her consent. It is alleged that the victim screamed for help, whereupon the suspect was found committing the act by the victim’s granddaughter. It is alleged that the suspect is known, and he fled the scene. Police investigations continue.
